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LM06 AXY

2006 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,575 mi
Last recorded36,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volvo S4081,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 AXY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 36,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 36,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 35,336 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 34,311 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 33,278 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 32,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall / run inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall / run inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 32,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall / run inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall / run inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,731 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 31,414 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 30,305 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 28,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,579 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 21,459 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 19,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2014 19,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2013 17,324 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL CUT

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,324 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL CUT

Pass 13 Jun 2012 15,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2011 12,954 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 10,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,358 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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LM06 AXY is a 2006 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,190 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM06 AXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM06 AXY registered?

LM06 AXY is a 2006 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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